Alaskans scoff at President Trump’s order renaming Denali
Many Alaskans say they’ll never stop calling the mountain Denali. That name respects the Indigenous people who’ve lived in ...
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What’s in a name? Following presidential order, Athabascan reflections on the meaning of Denali
Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” And in the case of Denali, would a ...
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Alaskans Say Trump Can Change the Name of Denali but Can't Make People Call It Mount McKinley
its Alaska Native name, despite President Donald Trump’s executive order that the name revert to Mount McKinley-- an identifier inspired by President William McKinley, who was from Ohio and ...
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Google Caves to One of Trump’s Silliest Executive Orders
The massive, multinational corporation announced Monday that it would bend to an executive order, signed by Trump on his ...
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Trump Hit With New Lawsuit for Funneling Sensitive Info to Elon Musk
Over the weekend, Trump signed an executive order in response to the wildfires affecting Los Angeles County directing federal ...
Can Trump Just Order New Names For Denali And The Gulf Of Mexico?
A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map.
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Opinion: The critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Alaska and beyond
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not mere buzzwords; they are vital principles that form the foundation of a fair and just society. For marginalized communities, DEI initiatives are essential for ...
Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the Ohio congressional delegation – President William McKinley was from Ohio – ...